New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- IIT Kanpur has organised this course while keeping in mind the changing paradigm of the construction industry; the introduction of different contracting models, with the government trying to play more of a regulatory role; withdrawing from financial commitments, and the space being occupied by financial institutions.

IIT Kanpur suggests that civil engineers in the modern-day should be familiar with basic accounting and finance. This aspect is almost completely missing from any curriculum in civil engineering. Hence, there is a need to make relevant material available in an online course, which students and practising engineers can refer to at their convenience.

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